Poker in Denmark:
Live, Cashgames, Tournaments

Just in authorized casinos in Denmark are real money tournaments of Texas Hold'em allowed, because according to law in Denmark poker is a game of luck. On this platform we show you all the different possibilities to play poker in Denmark and explain you the legal framework in Denmark.

Legal notice: Is it legal to play poker Denmark ?

Poker Cash Games can meet in Denmark and therefore as well in Denmark the element of the offence of illegal gambling. Players can be punished according to these regulations if one organizes public gambling or takes part in it.

Is poker a game of luck or not?

The question of whether poker is a game of chance is still to be cleared. The law in Denmark and therefore also in Denmark says however that poker is to be rated as a game of chance.The state casinos in Denmark have of course a authorisation.

Poker in restaurants in Denmark

Risk for the pubs & hosts: There is high risk of losing the official permission to operate a restaurant in Denmark if you make yourself liable to prosecution.

Result

• Poker cash games are basically prohibited in Denmark and therefore also in Denmark.
• The casinos in Denmark have a permission.
• Often it is very tricky for the authorities in Denmark to evidence prohibited gambling.
• Tournaments are considered a game of skill, cash games a game of luck

Please note that the information provided does not constitute legal advice under the law and cannot replace legal advice, as such advice always requires knowledge of all individual circumstances, in particular of the specific individual case.

Cashgames: Real money poker games in Denmark

Real-money games are publicly illegal in Denmark. If plan to poker for real money in Denmark, you will need to visit casinos & poker clubs and poker rooms in the local area. Please read the text on Home Games if you are searching for further possibilities to play the game.

Poker tournaments in Denmark

There are a wide range of poker tournaments in Denmark. These are permitted as long as there are prizes and not real money to be won. In addition, great poker tournaments take place often in Denmark! Upcoming tournaments can be found in the tournament schedule.

Poker Clubs: The best poker rooms in Denmark

Other alternatives are available by the various poker clubs & poker rooms with events in and around Denmark. In Denmark there is a diverese club scene with various tournaments with non-cash prizes. Here is a small list:

Live poker in casinos near by Denmark

Denmark itself regrettably does not provide a proper casino with a poker floor. Denmark located its casinos primarily in smaller towns and outside the heart of the city. It is however not a matter to reach them by car or public transport. The majority have on top their own transfer busses. If you decide to use your own car, all casinos offer generous parking facilities for poker enthusiasts. Nowadays, however, almost each casino in Denmark is offering poker games. There are a lot of tourneys and events that you can play. Here with us you'll see a summary, arranged by federal states, of every places running poker with their particular schedule and all other infos. Near Denmark you will be able to reach a nice selection of casinos with poker tables with a decent travel time.

Best Poker Players from Denmark

• 1. Rasmus Agerskov Larsen
  USD 874,405.00
• 2. Kresten Nielsen
  USD 599,298.00
• 3. Magnus Hansen
  USD 485,624.00
• 4. Simon Ronnow Pedersen
  USD 469,420.00
• 5. Carl Hostrup-Pedersen
  USD 462,540.00
• 6. Ricki Nielsen
  USD 384,112.00
• 7. Søren Larsen
  USD 383,402.00
• 8. Mudassar Khan
  USD 373,523.00
• 9. Johnny Jensen
  USD 314,803.00
• 10. Michael Kim Falcon
  USD 308,045.00

Homegames: Pokern for real money in Denmark in private locations

In Denmark the legislation of the federal state Denmark is in effect. In order to play legal poker home games in Denmark you must follow of the following:

Does the poker round take place publicly in Denmark?

The poker game must be played in public to be criminal liable. A poker game is public after the jurisdiction in Denmark, if "it is made outwardly recognizably accessible to a not firmly closed circle of acquaintances". The best example of this is the poker for high amounts of money in Denmark's pubs, which theoretically anyone can access. This is illegal.

How often does the homegame take place in Denmark?

Even a closed society can be considered public in Denmark based on § 285 II StGB, if gambling takes place there according to law.If the poker round takes place habitually, it is prohibited in private rooms in Denmark as well as in public. So, if cash games are organized for every week on the similar day, it does not matter if it is a private room or public. Both are not allowed.

The best Online Poker Rooms in comparison

The fastest and not prohibited option to play poker in Denmark is online poker. There are some popular providers where you can poker for real cash. After many years of online poker history, several providers have emerged as the most trustful and stable. We strongly recommend opening an account with these platforms and poker there. The poker games on offer are excellent, the options are large, the player pool is numerous and the rake is reasonable. Poker-in.com lists the most important and best providers in comparison.